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The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is a form issued by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to verify the identity and employment eligibility of workers within the United States. U.S. Employers... more +

The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is a form issued by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to verify the identity and employment eligibility of workers within the United States. U.S. Employers must require all employees, both citizens and non-citizens, to complete an I-9 and present supporting documentation, such as a passport or green card. less -

The 7 Biggest Things Retailer Employers Need to Pay Attention to During the Busy Holiday Season

Fisher Phillips on 12/3/2024

The holiday season is a whirlwind for retailers: packed stores, long hours, and the need for extra hands to meet demand. While your focus often centers on sales and customer satisfaction, ensuring compliance with employment...more

Human Resources Compliance Audits (Part 2) UPDATED April 23 2024

Porter Hedges LLP on 4/25/2024

This post is the second installment discussing best practices for conducting a Human Resources compliance audit. The first installment of the series provided an overview of the compliance audit process and practical advice at...more

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

Fisher Phillips on 12/4/2023

When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

Top 10 Workplace Law Predictions for 2023

Fisher Phillips on 1/3/2023

It’s never easy to make accurate predictions about what we might expect to see in the workplace in the coming year. After all, at the start of 2020, no one could have predicted COVID-19. None of us had heard the phrase “the...more

The Top 17 Workplace Law Stories from May 2022

Fisher Phillips on 6/2/2022

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

Employment Flash - August 2021

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/2/2021

This edition summarizes key employment law issues, including new clarifications of employers’ COBRA obligations and restrictions on noncompete agreements. We also discuss New York’s new conditions for background check...more

November 2020: The Top 16 Labor And Employment Law Stories

Fisher Phillips on 12/7/2020

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

Deck the Halls and Pack the Malls: 10 Issues for Seasonal Employee Hiring

Littler on 11/13/2019

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and the shopping frenzy is about to commence. This annual phenomenon brings the hurried engagement of seasonal employees, with thousands of these retail elves helping manage the increased...more

Welcome to the Holiday Season! Reminders for Hiring Seasonal Employees

FordHarrison on 9/26/2018

Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that holiday season hiring started as early as June this year. If your company is one of the many that substantially increases its workforce for the holidays, keeping the following...more

On the Horizon: Laws Going Into Effect in Early 2017

Payne & Fears on 1/4/2017

The California Legislature continues to be very active in passing pro-employee legislation, creating additional compliance burdens and litigation risks for employers. The following summary contains the key new laws employers...more

California Employer Compliance 2017

Lewitt Hackman on 12/21/2016

There have been significant changes to state and federal laws in 2016 affecting employers of all sizes and in many industries. We'd like to help our clients stay apprised of some of the more critical changes by reminding all...more

What Employment Law Changes Should We Expect From the Trump Administration? Ask the Magic 8 Ball

Foster Garvey PC on 12/2/2016

If you had asked me one month ago to predict the winner of the presidential election, I would have been wrong. Therefore, rather than make my own [ill-fated] predictions of the changes that await employers when PEOTUS takes...more

The Potential Impact Of a Trump Presidency on Employers

Carlton Fields on 11/11/2016

Based on promises made during the campaign, it appears employers may expect changes in the government’s approach to workplace regulation. Although we certainly do not have a crystal ball, President-elect Trump campaigned on a...more

Looking Ahead: President Trump, the Overtime Rule, and Other Impacts on the Employment Landscape

Lowndes on 11/10/2016

The U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rule will take effect December 1st unless a federal judge in Texas issues an injunction after a hearing next week in an action challenging the rule. In the meantime, employers must...more

Immigration-Related Documents and Information Not Discoverable in Wage and Hour Lawsuit

Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits... on 7/24/2015

A New York federal court recently said that the plaintiff-employees involved in a wage and hour lawsuit are not required to produce their immigration documents and information. The case is important because it limits an...more

New Year’s Resolution — Protecting Your Business: 10 Employment Law Questions To Test Your Knowledge

Polsinelli on 1/3/2014

In This Issue: - Employment Law New Year’s Quiz - For More Information - Excerpt from Employment Law New Year’s Quiz: 1. An employee has complained that he has been working long hours recently, but...more

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